Originally Posted by LadyRev (Post 380381)

Another good ole boys club where women dare not trod? Please tell me I'm wrong...

Originally Posted by jrLA (Post 380513)

Folks, honestly, much too much has been made of this. It's not about elitism or about exclusion. I have read some pretty hypocritical things written on this thread. It is sad. There is no ill intent meant by the new forum. Just a place for preachers to fellowship and be themselves and relax. Please folks, let's be Christians above all.

:happydance

Originally Posted by MrsBOOMM (Post 380540)

To me it is the same as a Doctor's only fourm, It is a place to go where there are people of who have had like experiences and the ability to share them without being in the company of possibly even their own saints. It is not that they have anything to hide as some would love to think but it is a place where they can let their hair down and relieve some of their stress in a healthy way!

Originally Posted by jrLA (Post 380513)

Folks, honestly, much too much has been made of this. It's not about elitism or about exclusion. I have read some pretty hypocritical things written on this thread. It is sad. There is no ill intent meant by the new forum. Just a place for preachers to fellowship and be themselves and relax. Please folks, let's be Christians above all.

:happydance

Originally Posted by rgcraig (Post 380501)

Are you a member there?

Originally Posted by MrsBOOMM (Post 380540)

To me it is the same as a Doctor's only fourm, It is a place to go where there are people of who have had like experiences and the ability to share them without being in the company of possibly even their own saints. It is not that they have anything to hide as some would love to think but it is a place where they can let their hair down and relieve some of their stress in a healthy way!

Originally Posted by TrmptPraise (Post 380546)

And Lord knows..I need a place to let my hair down....:chat

Originally Posted by drummerboy_dave (Post 380547)

It really isn't a big deal, to me. I just find it odd, the notion that preachers can't "relax or be themselves" unless they're in a private area. But, hey, no big deal.

Originally Posted by tbpew (Post 380498)

Dave,
IMO, why elevate a group of individuals gathering to be conduct pertaining to the body of Christ?

An internet forum grouping is a natural realm activity that is fully a construct of the temporal realm.

I think it is more realistic, and serving of peace, when we think of a lot of this stuff as man's clubs where themes involving God are often shared. Man-clubs can have whatever inclusion or exclusion criteria the owners/operators choose.

Since the Kingdom of God is not meat or drink, but righteousness peace and joy in the Holy Ghost, the body of Christ is not established or operating as anything resembling an internet discussion forum.